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title: "Provision of support for HPC hardware and software"
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buyer: "National Oceanography Centre"
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# Provision of support for HPC hardware and software

Buyer: National Oceanography Centre  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed163f28-074e-4285-b863-14e15a68a835

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton procured one year of support for high-performance computing (HPC) hardware and software. The service covers maintenance and repair of computer equipment, together with technical computer support, including a four-hour response service-level agreement, break-fix diagnosis, replacement parts and engineer visits to complete repairs. The requirement is categorised as services and is intended to keep the Centre’s HPC infrastructure operational. Delivery is associated with the Centre’s Waterfront Campus on European Way, Southampton. This is relevant to providers of specialist HPC support, computer hardware maintenance, software support and responsive engineering services, particularly those able to manage faults across complex research-computing environments and provide coordinated parts and on-site technical assistance.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective call-off from the ITS4043 SU / SSSNA framework. OCF Limited was awarded the contract on 21 April 2026 for £57,817.84 including the stated contract value, with a contract period from 29 April 2026 to 28 April 2027. The tender deadline was 21 April 2026 at 5pm. The award reflects a requirement for a defined four-hour response service level and practical break-fix support, including diagnosis, parts and engineer visits. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation was conducted through the framework call-off route for maintenance and technical support services rather than an open competition.

This award provides a useful benchmark for suppliers targeting the National Oceanography Centre’s future HPC support requirements. A credible competitor would need demonstrable capability in maintaining high-performance computing hardware and associated software, diagnosing faults quickly and restoring service through break-fix interventions. The requirement also points to the importance of holding or sourcing replacement parts, mobilising suitably qualified engineers for on-site repairs, and managing support against a tightly defined response service level. SMEs are capable of competing for work of this scale through the relevant framework route. Suppliers with proven experience supporting research, scientific or other technically demanding computing environments would be well placed to demonstrate resilience, specialist knowledge and the operational capacity expected by this buyer.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre conducted a call off via the ITS4043 SU / SSSNA for the supply of HPC hardware and software maintenance services for a period of 1 year. The provision of this contract is inclusive of a 4 hour response SLA and the service for breakfix determination and support / parts / engineer visit for fixes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d940464d-fee9-4132-a24e-cd85c6d04b73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,817 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | National Oceanography Centre |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCF Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2026 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d940464d-fee9-4132-a24e-cd85c6d04b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d940464d-fee9-4132-a24e-cd85c6d04b73
  14th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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